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      Fulham vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Hammers travel to London rivals for huge clash

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      FULHAM host London rivals West Ham on Saturday afternoon in a huge Premier League clash.Marco Silva’s side will be looking to make it two wins from two at Craven Cottage this season.But West Ham have favoured being on the road so far this term, with their only win coming away to another London rival, Crystal Palace.Kick off time: 3pm BSTTV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to the 3pm blackoutFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Southampton vs Man Utd LIVE SCORE: Rashford breaks goal drought as Ten Hag’s men pick up easy victory – latest updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have comfortably beaten Southampton 3-0 in the Premier League.The Red Devils went ahead thanks to Matthijs de Ligt’s first goal for the club, which came moments after Andre Onana saved Cameron Archer’s penalty. Marcus Rashford made it 2-0 with a brilliant curling effort moments later. And Alejandro Garnacho made it 3-0 with a brilliant finish in the last minute of the game. Kick-off time: 12:30pm BSTLive stream: Discovery+TV channel: TNT Sports 1Southampton XI: Ramsdale; Sugawara, Stephens, Bednarek, Walker-Peters; Downes, Fernandes, Ugochukwu; Dibling, Archer, Brereton DiazMan Utd XI: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Eriksen, Mainoo, Fernandes, Amad, Rashford, ZirkzeeBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from St Mary’s with our live blog below…Match reportMatthijs de Ligt and Marcus Rashford grabbed the first-half goals to postpone the next Erik ten Hag crisis for at least another week.But Manchester United were let off the hook by a Southampton side who outplayed them in the opening half an hour and failed to convert a penalty.It would have been fascinating to see how United responded to that kind of setback.In the end, though, Ten Hag’s side ran out comfortable enough winners and he avoided becoming the first United boss to lose three Premier League games in a row since 2015.The Saints never recovered from somehow finding themselves two down at the break after striker Cameron Archer let them down at both ends.Copy linkCopiedMore from Ten HagHe continued, discussing Marcus Rashford and what that goal could do for him.He said: “It’s very important. For every striker, they want to be on the scoring list. “Once the first is in, more is coming. Once a striker was talking about a ketchup bottle, once it’s going, it’s coming more.”Copy linkCopiedMan Utd player ratings from SunSport’s Charlie WyettAndre Onana: 7Noussair Mazraouri: 7Matthijs De Ligt: 7Lisandro Martinez: 7Diogo Dalot: 5Kobbie Mainoo: 6Christian Eriksen: 7Bruno Fernandes: 7Amad Diallo: 7Joshua Zirkzee: 6Marcus Rashford: 7Subs: Garnacho 7 , Ugarte 6, Maguire 6, Evans 6, Casemiro 5Copy linkCopiedTen Hag reactsUnited boss Erik ten Hag told Match of the Day, via the BBC, that the game changed on Andre Onana’s penalty saveHe said: “The start was not easy. “I think the penalty was the turning point in the game and not so far after we scored and that was very important. From that moment on, the game was all ours.”I’m not surprised [by De Ligt’s quality]. At this moment he is not fit, he’s not at 100% speed. He needs the games to go up to it. “We see glimpses now and once he’s there he will do much better. We are happy with him and especially today with his game.”Copy linkCopiedTough statPlenty of difficult stats will be headed Southampton’s way.But that was their 400th Premier League defeat of their existence.Unfortunately for them, it certainly won’t be their last.Copy linkCopiedHow it standsNot long until the 3pm kick offs get underway.United up to 7th with that victory and they can put their feet up and watch the other scores roll in.Southampton in 19th but will go bottom if Everton can get anything at Aston Villa.Copy linkCopiedDe-LigtedMatthijs De Ligt told TNT Sports: “The win was obviously really important. I think if you get three points from three games it’s not enough so there was some pressure but I think today we played very well. “A big credit to Andre Onana who saved a really important penalty, he changed the game for us.”We’ve been working on some set pieces, this one was not exactly out of the book but this was from a good spot.”Copy linkCopiedMatch statsThe numbers to round up the action from St Mary’s.Incredible that Saints had no shots at goal after the penalty was scored.10 shots on target for Manchester United in the end and they took a grip of possession in that second half.Copy linkCopiedFT: Southampton 0-3 Man UtdAfter the opening 30 minutes, you couldn’t have seen it being so comfortable for United.Southampton were well in the game and should’ve gone in front from the spot – Onana saving Archer’s spot kick.United scored twice in the rest of the first half through De Ligt and Rashford.Southampton had NO shots at goal since that penalty and it was tough after Stephens was sent off with ten minutes to play.Garnacho added the icing on the cake, scoring with the final kick.Copy linkCopiedFULL TIMEComfortable second half for United and it was needed!Southampton 0-3 Man UtdCopy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-3 Man Utd90+6. Terrific ball in behind the Southampton defence by Casemiro.Dalot catches it on the byline and cuts it back to eight yards out where Garnacho rushes onto it and smashes high into the roof of the net.Job done for Ten Hag.Copy linkCopiedSigning off in style!Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd90+4. Free kick Southampton from the resulting corner.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd90+3. Great play between Zirkzee and Garnacho, with the former sending the latter into the area down the left.His attempted shot is blocked behind by the sliding Bednarek for a corner.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man UtdIT SHOULD BE THREE!90+1. How has Zirkzee not scored!??Amad does superbly well down the United right and his cut back finds Mainoo who lays it off perfectly to Zirkzee eight yards out. He sends Ramsdale the wrong way but the Saints defender throws a leg at it and superbly keeps the ball out the net.Should’ve been a Zirkzee goal.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man UtdSix minutes added on.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd87. Fernandes receives a pass from Garnacho, 25 yards from goal in the centre of the pitch.He unwinds an effort which is dragged comfortably beyond the left post of Ramsdale.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd85. It’s a run out for Casemiro, who will replace De Ligt in the closing stages.OFF: De LigtON: CasemiroReports of cramp for the Dutch defender.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd83. Attack against defence for the rest of the game it seems, though United appear content with what they’ve got.Saints have a brief attack forward but Mainoo wins it back and wins the free kick.De Ligt looks to be struggling, he’s picked up a knock.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd79. Shocker of a challenge from the Southampton skipper.Garnacho skips by him on the halfway line, right in front of the technical area.He catches Garnacho on the knee when sliding in and Stuart Attwell has no option but to send him down the tunnel.Silly and reckless and could’ve been a sore one for the United winger. Saints down to ten for the final ten minutes.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man UtdRED CARD FOR JACK STEPHENS!Southampton down to ten men.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd76. Ten Hag taking no chances.OFF: MartinezON: EvansCopy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd75. Bit of showboating between Mainoo and Fernandes down in the corner in front of the United fans.Southampton win the ball back and Cornet looks to break down the right but excellent defending from Martinez prevents him.He’s hobbling a bit, the United defender.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd74. Harry Maguire commits a foul well into the Southampton box before kicking the ball away.Another yellow card for delaying the restart!Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-2 Man Utd72. Here come those United changes and it’s a debut for Manuel Ugarte.OFF: Rashford, Eriksen and MazraouiON: Garnacho, Ugarte and MaguireCopy linkCopied More

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      England 2-0 Finland LIVE RESULT: Harry Kane marks his 100th cap with a double as hosts win crunch Nations League match

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane has marked his 100th cap by scoring a delightful double to fire the Three Lions to another Nations League win.Kane became the 10th player to make 100 England appearances where he received a golden cap.And his two strikes fired Lee Carsley’s Three Lions to a second successive win.Also before kick-off this evening, England paid tribute to the late Sven-Goran Eriksson after the former Three Lions manager passed away aged 76 last month.RESULT: England 2-0 FinlandTV channel: ITV1FREE live stream: ITVXEngland team: Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Lewis, Stones, Konsa, Rice, Gomes, Saka, Grealish, Gordon, KaneFinland team: Hradecky, Peltola, Ivanov, Hoskonen, Kamara, Jensen, Uronen, Keskinen, Stahl, Schuller, PukkiFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Tributes for SvenEngland paid tribute to former manager Sven-Goran Eriksson last night.Tributes were also paid to Kevin Campbell, Craig Shakespeare and Tommy Banks.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedHow things standEngland now sit second in Group B2 on goal difference.Greece cruised to a 2-0 win over Ireland on Tuesday evening and remain top of the group, with Finland down in fourth.Credit: UEFACopy linkCopiedEngland get off to flying start in Nations LeagueEngland made it two wins from two in the Nations League with a 2-0 victory over Finland at Wembley.Recap all the action with our match report:Copy linkCopied’We are not talking’England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Ben White does NOT want to be contacted about a Three Lions call-up.In his post-match press conference, he said: “I’ve not planned to talk to Ben White.”He has asked to be NOT contacted. We’re not talking, it’s his decision.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAlexander-Arnold named Player of the MatchTrent Alexander-Arnold was named England’s Player of the Match this evening.Copy linkCopiedKane receives gold capHarry Kane received a gold cap this evening for reaching 100 senior England appearances.Credit: GettyCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMatch reportRead SunSport’s match report from this evening’s game here:Copy linkCopiedLee Carsley reactsInterim England boss Lee Carsley tells ITV Sport: “Harry took his goals really well, a big occasion for him. Kids being here, an emotional night, but really happy for Harry. He fully deserves all the plaudits.”What I have noticed this week is he is highly motivated to play for England and score goals and to have a centre forward like that, hopefully it continues.”We played Trent in a different position, along with Rico, you have seen with Trent an array of passing, an ability to control the game. Not a surprise as we have seen him do it for Liverpool.”I definitely don’t feel comfortable still, I have been out of my comfort zone. Enjoyable but we have to had make sure every single day we are producing high standards. Fortunate to get two good results and about building on that.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied’I am really proud’Following his England debut, Noni Madueke told BBC Radio 5 Live: “It was great to make my first appearance for the national team and I am really proud of myself. It has been a great week, the boys are great and the staff and players have made me feel welcome.”It tried to go out there and be direct and cause problems. I got an assist for Harry on his 100th appearance – it can’t get much better than that. It is fitting that Harry got both goals – it is his night.”It is fun to work with Harry because if you give him the ball in the box he is going to get you an assist – Stonesy [John Stones] has been great with me and Dec [Rice], Jack [Grealish] – it is a great group of lads.”I cannot wait to get back to Chelsea and to keep performing.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedHow things standEngland now sit second in Group B2 on goal difference.Greece cruised to a 2-0 win over Ireland this evening and remain top of the group, with Finland down in fourth.Credit: UEFACopy linkCopiedHarry Kane reactsEngland’s all-time top goalscorer tells ITV Sport: “It was a big night for me, really proud. I want to score goals and help the team.”Whenever you are doubted, it makes you more hungry to prove people wrong. I always back myself to score goals and I am excited for the future.”Trent backed up with another great performance. We always looked like the team who would break the deadlock. We spoke about being ruthless but in these games you have to keep knocking on the door and you will get your reward.”The manager has come in with a great energy, talks a lot of about freedom and attacking and hurting the teams. Of course there is a room for improvement, but a great start for him.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPlayer ratingsClick here to read SunSport’s player ratings from Wembley…Copy linkCopiedMatch statsA well-deserved victory for the Three Lions.Copy linkCopiedFull-time: England 2-0 FinlandEngland take all three points thanks to a brace from Harry Kane on his 100th appearance.Credit: PACopy linkCopied90+3. England 2-0 FinlandWe’re halfway through this period of added time and the stands are already starting to empty. Three points in the bag for England.Copy linkCopied90+1. England 2-0 FinlandFive minutes have been added on here at Wembley.Copy linkCopied88. England 2-0 FinlandEngland are basically playing a game of keep ball right now. Hardly exciting.More and more paper planes are landing on the pitch as I type this.Copy linkCopied84. England 2-0 FinlandAnother change. This time for Finland.Walta is on for Schuller.Copy linkCopied79. England 2-0 FinlandEngland make another two changes, with centurion Kane making way for Bowen.Guehi is also on for Stones.Copy linkCopied77. England 2-0 FinlandMadueke plays a one-two with Alexander-Arnold on the right before sending a first-time pass to Kane in the box.The striker goes for goal with his first touch, firing his shot into the top-left corner!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL ENGLAND!!!Kane strikes again!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied75. England 1-0 FinlandRice wins the ball in midfield and passes it to Grealish. The Man City star then sends it through to Eze in the box, but the winger is tackled before he gets his shot away.Copy linkCopied73. England 1-0 FinlandFinland are next to make a change as Antman replaces Keskinen.Copy linkCopied67. England 1-0 FinlandAnother two changes for England.Madueke replaces Saka and Gordon makes way for Eze.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied66. England 1-0 FinlandSchuller receives the first yellow card of the match for a challenge on Gordon.Copy linkCopied More

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      Ireland 0-0 England LIVE SCORE: Nations League clash on NOW as ex-Irish stars Grealish and Rice start – latest updates

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      ENGLAND are taking on Ireland in a huge Nations League clash RIGHT NOW.This evening’s fixture will be the first time that interim manager Lee Carsley will be in the Three Lions’ dugout after Gareth Southgate called time on his tenure in July.Former Ireland representatives Declan Rice and Jack Grealish have both been handed starts by Carsley, who has 40 caps himself for the ‘Boys in Green’.TV channel: ITV1FREE live stream: ITVXIreland team: Kelleher, Coleman, O’Shea, Collins, Doherty, Smallbone, Molumby, Ogbene, Szmodics, Brady, IdahEngland team: Pickford, Alexander-Arnold, Maguire, Guehi, Colwill, Mainoo, Rice, Gordon, Grealish, Saka, KaneFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…2 Republic of Ireland 0-0 EnglandAnd another quick reminder:England interim boss Lee Carsley appears to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation in his first game in charge against the Republic of Ireland.Jordan Pickford starts between the sticks with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and Levi Colwill, who’s making his competitive debut, on the other side.Harry Maguire and Marc Guehi team up at centre-back for the Three Lions.Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice and Jack Grealish link up in midfield.Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and captain Harry Kane spearhead Carsley’s attack.Copy linkCopied1 Republic of Ireland 0-0 EnglandJust a quick reminder:Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson appears to have opted for a 4-4-2 formation in his first eve match in charge against England.Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal with captain Seamus Coleman at right-back and Robbie Brady on the other side, while Dara O’Shea and Nathan Collins team up at centre-back.Jayson Molumby and Will Smallbone link up in midfield, while Matt Doherty covers the right flank with Sammie Szmodics on the other side.Chiedozie Ogbene and Adam Idah spearhead the attack for Ireland.Copy linkCopiedRepublic of Ireland 0-0 EnglandPeep!Off we go in Dublin!!!Copy linkCopiedNational anthem booedDeafening boos ring around the Aviva Stadium during the English national anthem.The Three Lions’ stars, though, are undaunted, some even yelled God Save the King – such as captain Harry Kane.Interim boss Lee Carsley held to his word and didn’t sing, like always.England fans started chanting in support before the anthem ended and gave their players a standing ovation.Copy linkCopiedHere come the teams!The Aviva Stadium is ready to host the Nations League clash between the Republic of Ireland and England.Ireland captain Seamus Coleman leads his team-mates out to the pitch.And Harry Kane dons the Three Lions’ esteemed armband as the two teams line up for the national anthems.Not long to go now…!Credit: PACopy linkCopiedMason Greenwood ‘not considered’England interim boss Lee Carsley has confirmed he “cannot consider” Marseille’s controversial player Mason Greenwood.Mason wasn’t a player that we can consider to be honest, no.I’m aware of how he’s doing but he wasn’t under consideration.Lee CarsleyCopy linkCopiedEngland formationEngland interim boss Lee Carsley appears to have opted for a 4-3-3 formation in his first game in charge against the Republic of Ireland.Jordan Pickford starts between the sticks with Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back and Levi Colwill, who’s making his competitive debut, on the other side.Harry Maguire and Marc Guehi team up at centre-back for the Three Lions.Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice and Jack Grealish link up in midfield.Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and captain Harry Kane spearhead Carsley’s attack.Copy linkCopiedRepublic of Ireland formationRepublic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson appears to have opted for a 4-4-2 formation in his first eve match in charge against England.Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal with captain Seamus Coleman at right-back and Robbie Brady on the other side, while Dara O’Shea and Nathan Collins team up at centre-back.Jayson Molumby and Will Smallbone link up in midfield, while Matt Doherty covers the right flank with Sammie Szmodics on the other side.Chiedozie Ogbene and Adam Idah spearhead the attack for Ireland.Copy linkCopiedCarsley on national anthemEngland interim boss Lee Carsley will not sing the national anthem today as he has never sung any anthem in his career.Carsley was born in Birmingham but made 40 appearances for the Republic of Ireland as a player after qualifying through his grandmother, who was from Cork.The 50-year-old tactician did not sing the Irish anthem before playing for them nor the British anthem when managing the England Under-21s.This is something that I always struggled with when I was playing for Ireland.I am thinking about how the opposition are going to set up and our first actions within the game.I fully respect both anthems and understand how much they mean to both countries.Lee CarsleyCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedEngland subsAnd here’s who England boss Lee Carsley has opted for the bench:England subs: Lewis, Stones, Gallagher, Livramento, Henderson, Konsa, Gibbs-White, Gomes, Bowen, Eze, Pope, Madueke.Copy linkCopiedRepublic of Ireland subsHere’s who Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has chosen for the bench:Republic of Ireland subs: Travers, O’Leary, O’Dowda, Omobamidele, Browne, Ferguson, O’Brien, McAteer, Scales, Knight, Robinson, Parrott.Copy linkCopiedEngland XIPickford, Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Maguire, Saka, Kane, Grealish, Gordon, Colwill, Guehi, MainooCopy linkCopiedRepublic of Ireland XIKelleher, Coleman, O’Shea, Doherty, Smallbone, Idah, Brady, Molumby, Ogbene, Szmodics, Collins, Copy linkCopiedThe team sheets are in!!!Copy linkCopiedHead to HeadEngland and the Republic of Ireland’s first ever encounter took place way back in 1882 when the former came visiting with a thumping 13-0 victory during an international friendly.Since then, the two sides have faced off a total of 52 times with the Three Lions winning a majority of 35 matches compared to Ireland’s five victories.The Irish haven’t beaten the English national team since 1995 in a friendly that saw them winning 1-0 thanks to David Kelly’s winner.England won their most recent meeting at Wembley three years ago with a 3-0 friendly victory.Copy linkCopiedRepublic of Ireland team newsRepublic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has included uncapped Bristol City goalkeeper Max O’Leary and Leicester’s forward Kasey McAteer to his first ever squad as boss of the national team.However, O’Leary will certainly play backup to Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher.Shane Duffy and Enda Stevens were left out by Hallgrimsson but 35-year-old captain Seamus Coleman made the cut.Brighton star Evan Ferguson looks set to spearhead the attack against England.Copy linkCopiedRepublic of Ireland vs England previewEngland face the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium tonight in their first match after Gareth Southgate’s resignation as manager.This also marks the Three Lions’ first game under interim boss Lee Carsley, who is auditioning for the full-time job.Carsley will be without Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Ollie Watkins, who withdrew from international duty earlier this week.The 50-year-old tactician is expected to reinstate Harry Maguire and Jack Grealish in the starting XI after the two Premier League stars missed out on Euro 2024.Levi Colwill also looks set for his first competitive England cap after his debut in 2023 in an international friendly against Australia.And Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to return at right-back having been deployed as a midfielder during the Euros – that means Maguire and Marc Guehi may team up at centre-back with Colwill at left-back.Noni Madueke, Angel Gomes, Morgan Gibbs-White and Tino Livramento will all be hoping for a debut against Ireland.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd Legends 1-1 Celtic LIVE RESULT: Wayne Rooney bags WONDER free-kick before penalties decided charity game

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      MANCHESTER UNITED Legends have lost to Celtic after a thrilling charity match.Wayne Rooney marked his return to Old Trafford with a wonderful free-kick to open the scoring. But Gary Hooper levelled the thrilling charity match in the second half to take the tie to penalties.Celtic were victorious on spot kicks to win the Old Trafford spectacle after Danny Webber missed the only penalty during spot kicks.Match result: Man Utd Legends 1-1 Celtic (4-5 pens)Man Utd starting XI: Van der Gouw; Bardsley, Johnsen, Silvestre, Simpson; Djemba-Djemba, Carrick, Fletcher, Valencia; Berbatov, RooneyCeltic starting XI: Boruc, Lustig, Wilson, Mulgrew, McManus, Hayes, Petrov, Ledley, Samaras, Vennegoor of Hesselink, HooperFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Rooney rolling back the yearsWayne Rooney returned to Old Trafford in style after bagging a stunning free-kick to open the scoring.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedHistory of the Legends matches The first, back in 2013, saw the now 15-times European champions Real Madrid win 2-1 at Old Trafford.Zinedine Zidane, Luis Figo and Fabio Cannavaro all played that day.In 2015, United ran out 4-2 winners against Bayern Munich thanks to strikes from Louis Saha, Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole and Jesper Blomqvist.The Red Legends were managed by Alex Ferguson in 2019.The team powered to a 5-0 triumph, with Ole Gunner Solskjaer and David Beckham joined on the scoresheet by Yorke, Saha and Nicky Butt.Becks’ wonderful corners returned to Old Trafford in 2019Copy linkCopiedThe statsRooney became the first player to score a free kick in a Manchester United shirt since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022.Ronaldo netted the match-winning free hit in a 3-2 win over Norwich in the Premier League.Copy linkCopiedCopy linkCopiedWayne Rooney wanted to winDion Dublin: “Rooney reminded all the United fans what a winner he used to be.”He was always expected to win and tried to win every game. He was disappointed after the shootout.”Copy linkCopiedThe causeAll the proceeds from this upcoming event will once again support the Foundation’s vital work with young people across Greater Manchester and beyond.The Foundation offers a range of educational projects for young people in the local area.Copy linkCopiedSecond defeat for Man Utd LegendsThe Red Devils fell to a 3-1 defeat former Liverpool stars back in 2022. And see themselves on the wrong end of the scoreline after penalties against Celtic today.Copy linkCopiedDanny Webber missed the only penaltyIt was not weighted enough for the poor MUTV man.Webber said he was desperate to score before the shoot-out.Copy linkCopiedDion Dublin on the game”I can’t believe so many of them nearly played the whole match.”Both sets of players did brilliantly and it was an entertaining game in the end.”And that’s what 32,000 people here inside Old Trafford wanted to see.”Copy linkCopiedRooney’s stunning free-kickA quick reminder while we wait for more reaction – Rooney netted a brilliant 25-yard free-kick into the top corner during the first half.Copy linkCopiedBryan Robson applauds a “great game”United Legends manager Robson: “It was a great game. Two fantastic goals. And a great cause. That’s what is all about.”I had to give everyone a game, and the lads all wanted to play.”Copy linkCopiedCeltic’s trophy presentationThe fans are still in Old Trafford to watch Hooper collect the Legends trophy.Copy linkCopiedCeltic win 5-4 on penalties following 1-1 drawDarren O’Dea celebrates brilliantly, running and sliding on his stomach near the corner flag!Copy linkCopiedCeltic win 5-4 on penaltiesO’Dea buries the decisive kick after Webber’s fourth kick was denied.That’s game over!Copy linkCopiedDarren Fletcher rolls his under the keeper (4-4)Copy linkCopiedCeltic winning shootout 4-3Copy linkCopiedDanny Webber misses his penalty (3-3)Celtic can take the lead in the shootout now.Copy linkCopiedRooney buries his top bins (3-2)Stephen McManus then scores his (3-3).Copy linkCopiedDenis Irwin scores his penalty (2-1)Celtic’s Jonny Hayes score his too (2-2)Copy linkCopiedNicky Butt scores his penalty (1-0)Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 CelticCeltic keeper Zaluska looked sharp in the final 20 minutes.Keeping out two great chances for United.He’ll be sharp again.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 CelticDanny Simpson says United practiced penalties yesterday.He’s confident the Reds will win the shootout.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 CelticFULL-TIME!Penalties await us.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Celtic91: Frazier Campbell’s shot goes far and wide for United.A penalty-shootout looms.Copy linkCopiedMan Utd 1-1 Celtic90: Penalties in mind?Dennis Irwin makes a surprise apperance.Irwin acted as Bryan Robson’s assistant alongside Andy Cole so far this afternoon.Phil Bardsley is also off, with Campbell replacing him.Copy linkCopied More

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      Naoya Inoue vs TJ Doheny LIVE RESULTS: World title fight gets underway NEXT in Tokyo – latest updates

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      NAOYA INOUE will defend his undisputed super-bantamweight world title against TJ Doheny this afternoon.The Japanese superstar is a two-weight undisputed champ who holds the IBF, WBO, WBC and WBA straps at 122lbs.Monster is unbeaten in all of his 27 bouts and has knocked out his last eight opponents.The challenger, Doheny, is on a three-fight win streak, which secured the Irish southpaw the opportunity to fight for Inoue’s undisputed super-bantamweight world title this afternoon.Fight start time: 12.25pm BST (approx)TV channel: Sky Sports Main EventLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Takei vs HigaJudges score the bout 115-112, 114-113 to your winner by unanimous decision… Yoshiki Takei! He retains his WBO bantamweight championship with the final round proving enough to have kept his title. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R12 Champion Takei starts on the front foot wading in with some heavy hooks and combinations, big uppercut has Higa hurt. Another hook snaps Higa’s head back, it’s a big finish from the champ. Fight goes the distance and this will be a really difficult bout to judge, especially with Higa scoring that knockdown. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R11 Both fighters are cut now in the championship rounds. It comes after Higa had Takei stunned with a big combination in the corner. Down goes Takei after what looked to be a coming together and slip but knockdown called regardless. Huge moment for Higa Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R10Higa still looking to press forward but you sense his time to really hurt Takei was in the first half of this fight. Takei looks fresher in there and stops Higa in his tracks with a brilliant left hand as Higa lazily throws out a left of his own. Higa does land a couple of strong jabs and goes down to the body while Takei is backed into the corner. He then lands a lovely right as Takei fails to end the round as well as he started it. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R9Some swelling starting to form over the left eye of Higa, who’s taken a fair few of those uppercuts from Takei. Takei goes back to boxing well in this round as he looks to discourage Higa from launching any more of those wild attacks. Higa does land a nice left hand again as he comes forward but misses wildly with his next one. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R8Takei controls the first minute of the eighth round nicely, boxing off the back foot once again. But Higa has more success in the middle of the round as he closes the gap once again, turning it into a scrap against the ropes. Both move closer to the centre of the ring and begin to trade shots, something which definitely favours Higa. Solid round for the challenger. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R7Higa lands a lovely left hand as he comes forward once again but Takei happily takes it. Very time he opens up he gets hit with that left and his chin is pretty high in the air…Takei lands a left of his own but it doesn’t stop Higa from trying to close the distance. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R6Takei is in a fight here. He looks like he’s in control at times but Higa is doing more than enough to unsettle him. There’s certainly more urgency from the challenger. Takei turns Higa around as the latter backs him into the corner and Takei lands a beautifully-times right hand soon after to end the round. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R5Higa flies out the traps again but Takei is more alert to this time, landing two uppercuts off the back foot to keep his man at bay. Takei does take a hard left hook a few seconds later but man ages to land one of those fierce uppercuts again straight afterwards. Takei with the slightly longer arms in there and seems to have control of this fight from his own range while Higa tries to rush in with momentary attacks. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R4Higa comes out for the fourth round and decides to throw caution to the wind early, backing Takei against the ropes. Higa lands hook after hook but Takei takes them and moves the fight back to the centre of the ring. A wild swing follows from Higa and he ends up on the canvas but the ref rules it a slip. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R3Takei lands a hard left hook to begin the round and Higa looks momentarily stunned. A right hook then follows and Higa looks a little unsteady once again. Higa tries to get in close but Takei looks pretty comfortable in the pocket and manages to fight his way off the ropes too. Hard lead uppercut lands from Takei to end the round. Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R2The champ is now starting to take control of the bout as we head into the fourth round.Takei has caught Higa with multiple strikes and has had success with the right uppercut in the last round.Higa doesn’t look to be slowing down, though, with the challenger still proving to be a difficult customer.Copy linkCopiedTakei vs Higa – R1The first round began with both fighters feeling each other out, with Higa looking particularly dangerous.In the final minute of the opening round, both boxers landed some powerful blows, with Higa catching the champ with a flurry of strikes.Copy linkCopiedTakei vs HigaRound one is about to get underway in Tokyo as the unbeaten Takei takes on Higa for the WBC bantamweight title.Copy linkCopiedUp next World title action as Yoshiki Takei defends his WBO bantamweight title against Daigo Higa. Takei won the belt in just his ninth fight against Jason Moloney. Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedWhat the ref Qamil Balla fell to a brutal knockout loss after the referee jumped in just one second too late.Sasaki came into the bout with a frightening record of 16 KOs in his 17 wins – and he notched one more against Balla.He stopped his opponent in brutal fashion after a barrage o punches forced Balla into the corner.Eventually, he collapsed to the ground amid the flurry of combinations with the ref just too late to step in.Copy linkCopiedBarroso vs HiraokaThe fight is over and rightfully so. Three knockdowns and Barroso is stopped inside nine rounds. Very dominating performance and a huge message to the 140lb division. Copy linkCopiedBarroso vs HiraokaRound nine and again Barroso is down. Big right hand drops the veteran in the corner but again Barroso makes it to his feet. Barroso down again after a combination and he again makes it to his feet but the writing could be on the wall. Copy linkCopiedBarroso vs HiraokaKnockdown in round six as Barroso is floored with a right hook from Hiraoka. It was a messy shot as Barroso flew into range and Hiraoka connected on the neck of the Venezuelan. But Barroso’s momentum took him to the canvas and he has it all to do to turn it around with half the fight left. Copy linkCopiedIn the ring now Venezuelan veteran Ismael Barroso, 41, is heading into the fourth round of his light-welterweight title eliminator against Andy Hiraoka. Barroso is coming off a January win over Brit Ohara Davies which came just months after his controversial loss to American Rolly Romero. He is now battling for a chance to challenge for the WBA title held by Pitbull Cruz – who this year beat Romero. Copy linkCopiedFight day Japan plays host to yet another Naoya Inoue title fight. Inoue defends his unified IBF, WBO and WBC super-bantamweight titles against TJ Doheny. He is 27-0 with 24 KOs compared to 26-4 Doheny. Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd vs Liverpool LIVE SCORE: Luis Diaz scores TWO quick goals as s Reds take full advantage of poor United

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      LUIS DIAZ scored twice just before the break as Liverpool pounced on TWO poor Casemiro mistakes to go 2-0 up at Manchester United.Trent Alexander-Arnold also had an early goal at Old Trafford ruled out after offside Mo Salah got the slightest of touches in the build-up.Kick off time: 4pm BSTTV channel: Sky Sports Main Event / Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW / Sky Sports appMan Utd team: Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes; Garnacho, Zirkzee, RashfordLiverpool team: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Luis Díaz; Diogo JotaFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…MAN UTD 0-2 LIVERPOOL45: Oof! How about that. Toby Collyer, born in Worthing, comes on to replace Casemiro. He’s making his Premier League debut at 20-years-old. Very ruthless from Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. No changes for Liverpool, obviously.Gary Neville on Sky Sports said: “That feels a big moment. I don’t know how that conversation has gone at half time when Ten Hag has hooked Casemiro in front of all his team-mates.”I don’t think he would have brought him off for the two mistakes. I think it was what happened after that and the reaction of the crowd.”I feel for him…”Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-2 LIVERPOOLHT: Manchester United undone in seven first-half minutes after some clinical finishing from Liverpool and a helping hand from Casemiro.The Merseyside outfit on their way to a perfect 100% record from their opening three fixtures, while United are starring down the barrel of a second-consecutive defeat.Luis Diaz celebratesCredit: GETTYBruno Fernandes complainsCredit: GETTYUnited look shell-shockedCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-2 LIVERPOOL46: I think you have to call that a “good foul” from Kobbie Mainoo, who chops Ryan Gravenberch for the second time in 60 seconds as he travelled forward with options. He’s booked.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-2 LIVERPOOL45: Manchester United just need the half-time whistle now, but there’s going to be five minutes added on.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-2 LIVERPOOL44: Two goals in seven minutes. Big task from here. Almost scared to transcribe what Roy Keane is going to say about Casemiro during the half-time break.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-2 LIVERPOOL – DIAZ42: Goal! Double delight for Luis Diaz, who grabs his second of the afternoon and extends Liverpool’s advantage at Old Trafford.And… it’s another Casemiro error. The Brazilian midfielder gets shrugged off the ball too easily by Diaz, who plays a one-two with Mohamed Salah before guiding the ball beautifully past Andre Onana.Luis Diaz grabs his secondCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 LIVERPOOL40: Save! The ball falls kindly to the feet of defender Noussair Mazraoui, who strikes a low effort from the edge of the penalty area. Alisson makes the block, which wasn’t a given seeing as it travelled through the legs of Virgil van Dijk.Lisandro Martinez is booked for a ridiculously late challenge on Dominik Szoboszlai. Completely needless and now the centre-back will have to be careful.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 LIVERPOOL38: That’s really knocked the stuffing out of the Manchester United supporters. They have been fairly happy with what they’ve been seeing but the mistake from Casemiro was calamitous.Gary Neville on Sky Sports: “Casemiro with a player of such experience the amount of times he gives the ball away in bad areas.”He has no pressure on him and it’s a first time pass he tries. Liverpool have made mistakes in these areas, but Mo Salah is class and the cross is delicious.”Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-1 LIVERPOOL – DIAZ35: Goal! Oh Casemiro… he gives the ball away under no pressure whatsoever in midfield and Manchester United are punished emphatically.Mohamed Salah is quickly released down the right channel and his lofted cross reaches the back post, where Luis Diaz and Dominik Szoboszlai are both unmarked with the Colombian getting the all-important head on it.Mohamed Salah has been directly involved in 16 goals against Manchester United in the Premier League (11 goals, five assists); the most of any player.Luis Diaz opens the scoringCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL34: Manchester United broke from that corner but Noussair Mazraoui’s shot dribbles wide. Tough to actually call a chance I’m afraid.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL33: Good read by Matthijs de Ligt, who intercepts a lovely ball forward from Diogo Jota looking for Luis Diaz. Would almost certainly have been the opener.Liverpool win their first corner of the afternoon as Diogo Dalot clears it. Virgil Van Dijk plants himself on Andre Onana with the referee coming over to have a word. Trent Alexander-Arnold attempts a clever short routine but it’s quickly snuffed out.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL30: Half-hour on the clock and it remains goalless at Old Trafford. It’s been fairly even but aside from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s disallowed goal — we’ve not really seen either goalkeeper threatened.In fact, United have an xG of 0.00 and Liverpool’s isn’t much better at 0.07…Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL27: Ryan Gravenberch has been pretty impressive in the middle of the park until this point. He’s just capitalised on an error from Casemiro but his final ball forward isn’t the best.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL24: Erik ten Hag gives Matthijs de Ligt some tactical advice on the touchline, which he goes across and delivers to Lisandro Martinez. “Score, sharpish,” I imagine he said.Joshua Zirkzee collects the first yellow of the afternoon for pulling Mohamed Salah’s shirt. Bit silly given the Egyptian was in his own half!Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL21: Dangerous times for Manchester United. Ryan Gravenberch intercepts Lisandro Martinez’s poor forward pass and releases Diogo Jota. Martinez makes amends when tackling Mohamed Salah.Mainoo is receiving treatment after getting clattered during Gravenberch’s tackle. He’s alright.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL18: Very end-to-end this. Like an FA Cup tie, which I’m sure Manchester United won’t mind given the madness of that fixture last season. Alejandro Garnacho flies down the right but he’s stuck in two minds and isn’t able to find Marcus Rashford in the middle.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL15: The Red Devils win their second corner of the game courtesy of Marcus Rashford. Bruno Fernandes’ delivery again isn’t the best and Virgil Van Dijk clears.”Both sides playing some decent stuff, I hope they can keep this up,” says Gary Neville.I’m sure this won’t be a meme later…Credit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL13: So often Manchester United’s best player when I’m watching them, Diogo Dalot cruises past Trent Alexander-Arnold but then sees his cross headed out by Virgil van Dijk.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL10: The crowd has gone up a few decibels since that disallowed goal. Liverpool have also taken it up a few notches with their speed of attack. United now pinned inside their own half.Everyone can regain their breath a bit with Alexis Mac Allister down after a challenge from Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. He’s fine to continue after a bit of treatment.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL8: Shame for Trent Alexander-Arnold there, who kissed the camera in celebration.Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates by kissing a TV CameraCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL – DISALLOWED GOAL6: Trent Alexander-Arnold thinks he’s given Liverpool the lead – but it’s chalked off for offside!Virgil Van Dijk played a lovely pass through to Ryan Gravenberch, who carried it forward unchallenged before releasing Luis Diaz. His cutback is deflected back to Trent by Mohamed Salah – but the Egyptian was in an offside position.No goalCredit: GETTYCopy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL5: Must do better! Bruno Fernandes embarks on a marauding run through the middle of the park but his pass to Joshua Zirkzee isn’t great.Virgil Van Dijk then intercepts another fairly weak pass from United’s captain in midfield before releasing Diogo Jota, who tamely fires wide.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL3: Manchester United keeping the ball nicely in these very early stages. Pinging some nice one-touch passes about with Marcus Rashford have a crack at Trent Alexander-Arnold down United’s left. He’s cutback is blocked behind for a corner.Alexis Mac Allister clears Bruno Fernandes’ corner.Copy linkCopiedMAN UTD 0-0 LIVERPOOL1: And we’re underway at Old Trafford folks.”They can’t be any worse than last season,” were the final words from ex-Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane.Gary Neville added: “Erik Ten Hag can’t be in mid-table at Christmas. He can’t. There is some pressure. This is a game he can’t lose.”Nice and positive.Copy linkCopiedWelcomeManchester United’s new recruit Manuel Ugarte has just been paraded to rapturous applause at Old Trafford.The 23-year-old Uruguay international wasn’t signed in time to play today, but he should be ready to roll after the international break.Copy linkCopied More

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      Newcastle vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Toon take on Spurs to kick off Super Sunday

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      NEWCASTLE take on Tottenham to kick-off a mouth-watering Super Sunday.Toon and Spurs go into the match at St James’ Park unbeaten, with both sides starting the new Premier League season with a win and a draw.Kick off time: 1.30pm BSTTV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports appFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below… More